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July 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman Garret Graves (R-La.) announced they have secured $19.3 million in funding for a major component of the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Project in an appropriations spending bill to be voted on in the House of Representatives in the coming days. This exclusive construction funding opportunity dedicated to Morganza through the Army Corps of Engineers will help advance the construction of a key floodgate of the project.

July 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards:

"Jennifer and I are saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Edwin Edwards, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family. His larger-than-life personality made him one of the most colorful governors in our state's history. We ask that you join us in praying for his family during this time."
July 2, 2021
The HEAT Report is a weekly newsletter focusing on how members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) promote American energy security, and an all-of-the-above energy economy.
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As Americans across the country hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, they'll discover what has become the new normal in Joe Biden's America — soaring gas prices.
Issues:Energy
July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) in introducing the American Energy First Act, a bill that empowers states to manage energy development within their borders and encourages efficient onshore and offshore production of both conventional and renewable energy resources.

Issues:Energy
June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today at the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed his Secure Equipment Act of 2021, legislation he introduced with Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reviewing or issuing equipment licenses to companies backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that have been identified by the FCC as national security threats. The Subcommittee considered Whip Scalise's bill at today's hearing.

June 28, 2021

Pandemic Response Report is a weekly newsletter about America's response to the coronavirus pandemic from Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (SSOCC) Republicans.

Issues:Health Care
June 28, 2021
The HEAT Report is a weekly newsletter focusing on how members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) promote American energy security, and an all-of-the-above energy economy.
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House Democrats have been signaling for weeks they're ready for the White House to ditch talks with Congressional Republicans on a bipartisan infrastructure proposal in favor of trillions of dollars in socialist spending schemes completely unrelated to infrastructure.
Issues:Energy
June 21, 2021

Pandemic Response Report is a weekly newsletter about America's response to the coronavirus pandemic from Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (SSOCC) Republicans.

Issues:Health Care
June 18, 2021
The HEAT Report is a weekly newsletter focusing on how members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) promote American energy security, and an all-of-the-above energy economy.
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This week, President Biden was dealt a blow in his all-out assault on American energy when a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration's suspension of new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.
Issues:Energy